Vintage probably 1950s Thornes toffee tin in shape of tea caddy with flying duck decorations.
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This lovely condition tin originally was made to hold toffees by renowned makers Thornes.
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Size: 12 cm tall 14 cm wide 10 cm depth.
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Some minor age related wear.
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Henry Thorne & Co. Ltd. was a toffee and cocoa company in Leeds, England that began in the 1830s. The company started as a mustard and chicory shop, and later expanded to include chocolate, toffee, and other confections.
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Early history
The company was founded in 1832 or 1837 by Henry Thorne and Joseph Linsley
The company started at 6 Little Neville Street in Leeds, and later moved to Lady Lane
The company was incorporated in 1889
The factory was closed in 1972
Production
The company started by selling "Health Cocoa"
The company's rock cocoa was popular in the 1870s
The company later moved into producing chocolates, toffees, and other confections
Other information
The company was owned by a Quaker family
The company was closely linked to the Linsley family, who were also grocers
The company's tin was designed as a souvenir for the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II
The company's tin featured a royal seal and a picture of Prince Philip and Queen Elizabeth